How Iran’s military can wreak cold, bloody revenge on Israel

Friday, June 13, 2025

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How Iran's military can wreak cold, bloody revenge on Israel, Kanye West makes a surprise appearance at Sean Combs's sex trafficking trial, and an NY appeals court has rejected a bid to overturn Trump's convictions in the E. Jean Carroll case.

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1 | How Iran's military can wreak cold, bloody revenge on Israel

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2 | Kanye West makes surprise appearance at Sean Combs's sex trafficking trial

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3 | NY appeals court rejects bid to overturn Trump's convictions in E. Jean Carroll case

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Law firm claims Pete Davidson and Colin Jost's company stiffed them in deal to buy Staten Island Ferry

Trump tears into Iran saying 'They're all DEAD now' as he 'supports' Israel after night of missile strikes on hard-liners

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5 | Migrants upset by quality of meals rebel inside NJ detention facility and four escape amid massive police response

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The Big Question 

Labubu dolls are small, toothy monster figurines that are mainly sold by Chinese toy company Pop Mart. Though originally launched in plush doll form in 2023, in the past year they have been at the center of a global frenzy, and now suddenly the evil-looking little creatures can be spotted swinging from the sides of designer handbags all over the world.

Though retailing in the U.S. at a modest $20 to $30, the actual procurement of legitimate dolls is now hard to come by due to their immense popularity. 

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$45 billion

Immigration and Customs Enforcement is preparing for a $45 billion expansion of detention facilities to meet high arrest quotas, according to a new report.

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"Shoot a couple, the rest will go home."

Far-right groups are sharing violent messages ahead of the "No Kings" protests this weekend to coincide with President Trump's military birthday parade.

Protests in more than 2,000 cities are scheduled to take place Saturday. "Shoot a couple, the rest will go home," one meme circulating on a Proud Boys Telegram channel said.

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